Help global companies embrace the latest private cloud infrastructure, Linux and cloud-native operations, and open-source applications. Our team applies expert insights to real-world customer problems, enabling the enterprise adoption of Linux Ubuntu, OpenStack, Kubernetes, and a wide range of associated technologies.
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The role involves diverse responsibilities, including acting as a Linux and cloud solutions architect for customers by designing private and public cloud solutions tailored to their workload needs, working as cloud consultants who deploy, test, and hand over solutions to our support or managed services team at the end of a project, and functioning as software engineers who use Python to develop Kubernetes operators and Linux open-source infrastructure-as-code. Ideal candidates are developers who enjoy solving customer problems through architecture, presentations, and training.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work across the entire Linux stack, from kernel, networking, storage, to applications.
- Utilize Python to design and deliver open-source code.
- Architect cloud infrastructure solutions such as OpenStack, Kubernetes, Ceph, Hadoop, and Spark either On-Premises or in Public Cloud (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
- Coach and develop colleagues with insights.
- Foster a healthy, collaborative engineering culture aligned with company values.
Requirements:
- University degree in Computer Science or related software engineering expertise.
- Sound knowledge of cloud computing concepts & technologies such as Kubernetes, OpenStack, AWS, GCP, Azure, and Ceph.
- Practical knowledge of Linux and networking.
- Intermediate to advanced level Python programming skills.
- Dynamic personality with a passion for new projects and interactions.
- Demonstrated drive for continual learning.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills (English).
- Great organizational skills and reliable follow-up on commitments.
- (Optional) Proficiency in a second language such as French, German, Italian, Arabic, or Spanish.
Learning Opportunities:
- Exposure to OpenStack and Kubernetes infrastructure.
- Deepening knowledge of Linux Ubuntu and networking.
- Hands-on experience with a wide range of open-source applications and technologies.
- Collaborative work with customers from diverse industries.
Benefits:
- Compensation shaped by geographical location, experience, and performance.
- An annual compensation review and performance-driven quarterly bonus.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave, and Employee Assistance Programme.
- Opportunities to travel and meet colleagues worldwide.
- Recognition rewards to celebrate achievements.
About Canonical:
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, we are changing the world daily. We recruit globally and maintain a high standard for our team members. Canonical has been a remote-first company since inception in 2004, offering a unique insight into the future of digital business. We value diversity and foster a workplace free from discrimination.
